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leaf measurements

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jetdoc11, Sep 7, 2006.

  1. Sep 7, 2006
    jetdoc11

    jetdoc11 New Member

    boston
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    i know that this topic has been beaten to death in most aspects.
    i'm trying to sell a full set of 10 leaf pack front and rear springs that were supposed to go on a 1971 cj5. i lined them up and everything fit to be sure, but eventually didn't go with the new springs, hence the sale.

    my measurement
    (center to center on the leaf springs)
    Front: 38.4"
    Rear: 44.25"

    buyers FSM (for a 1958 CJ5)
    Front: 39.6"
    Rear: 46"


    is this difference in measurements due to the springs are off of a jeep and unloaded?

    as always, any help would be appreciated.
     
    jetdoc11, Sep 7, 2006
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  2. Sep 7, 2006
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    Hermosa, SD
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    I would say yes
    the degree of arc (or lack of) in the spring packs could give you the different measurements
    flat springs may be longer than sharply arced springs
    that's why one end of the spring has the movable shackle
     
    jpflat2a, Sep 7, 2006
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